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B. Traven

B. Traven

October 9, 1882 – March 26, 1969

B. Traven, whose true identity remains a mystery, was a German novelist with anarchist leanings. He spent much of his life in Mexico, the setting for most of his works, including the renowned The Treasure of the Sierra Madre. His writings skillfully blend adventure with sharp critiques of capitalism and social injustice. Traven's novels, often set among indigenous Mexican communities, achieved global popularity for their distinctive style and profound humanistic message.